Gordon, 25, had recently been cut by the Chiefs when he decided that he wanted to pursue another career with meaning.

Gordon said, "I came to the realization that I just wasn’t performing the way that I once was."

He then added, “So I said, ‘What is another career that will allow me to have an impact, have influence on younger kids and also leave behind a positive legacy?’ Instantly, state trooper, law enforcement, jumped into my mind.”

Gordon applied for and was recently accepted into the next Michigan State Police training academy.

Gordon still has a long way to go before hitting the streets as a State Trooper; however, here's wishing him luck in his new career.

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